AMCA phlebotomy Exam Review 2024 COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
which of the following is not a phlebotomists duty? - (correct answer) Staring
Intravenous IV Lines
A national organization that sets standards for phlebotomy procedures is the: -
(correct answer) Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute
Which type of contact infection transmission involves transfer of an infective microbe to
the mucous membranes of a susceptible individual by means of a cough or sneeze? -
(correct answer) droplet
Which of the following is a test of the respiratory system? - (correct answer) ABGs
the receiving chambers of the heart are - (correct answer) atria
An individual's blood type is determined by the presence or absence of a certain type of
- (correct answer) Antigen present on the red blood cell
Which of the following veins is not an antecubital vein? - (correct answer) femoral
Which needle gauge has the largest lumen? - (correct answer) 18 "the smaller the
needle the bigger the gauge"
Which government agency regulates the quality of gloves worn when performing
phlebotomy procedures? - (correct answer) FDA
The test performed in the following department are collected in a tube with a light blue
stopper - (correct answer) coagulation
Never leave a tourniquet on for more than - (correct answer) 1 minute
you must draw a pro time a specimen from a patient with a IVs in both arms, Which of
the following locations is the best place to draw the specimen? - (correct answer)
below the IV
What is PKU? - (correct answer) A hereditary inability to metabolize phenylalanine
Which tests requires strict skin antisepsis procedures before specimen collection? -
(correct answer) blood culture
which of the following tests may require special "chain of custody" documentation when
collected? - (correct answer) drug screen
, The hormone detected in a positive urine pregnancy test is - (correct answer) hcg
a tube containing heparin is collected between - (correct answer) A serum tube and
an EDTA tube
Which fluid is obtained by lumbar puncture? - (correct answer) cerebrospinal
A urine C & S is typically ordered to detect - (correct answer) The presence of UTI.
which statement describes proper centrifuge operation? - (correct answer) place
tubes of equal size and volume opposite one another
Whole Blood consists of mostly of which of the following? - (correct answer) water
whole blood is composed of water, solutes, and cells.
55-60% plasma and 40-45% cells. plasma is 92% water.
Which type of blood cell is responsible for gas exchange in circulating blood? -
(correct answer) red blood cells
Professional negligence is also called: - (correct answer) malpractice
which of the following items is the most important for phlebotomists to keep in mind
during their daily routine in medical settings?
-burglary
-privilege granted to a physician
-confidentiality
-consent - (correct answer) confidentiality
Which department performs chemical screening tests on urine specimens? - (correct
answer) urinalysis
which department monitors warfarin therapy? - (correct answer) coagulation?
Which cells are responsible for defense and immunity? - (correct answer) white
blood cells -leukocytes
The liquid portion of a blood specimen (without an anticoagulation) is called: - (correct
answer) serum
this is the scrubbing of instruments with special brushes and detergents to remove
blood, mucous, etc. - (correct answer) sanitization
This is a process that involves soaking or wiping process and inhibits the activity of
disease causing organisms. - (correct answer) disinfection
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
which of the following is not a phlebotomists duty? - (correct answer) Staring
Intravenous IV Lines
A national organization that sets standards for phlebotomy procedures is the: -
(correct answer) Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute
Which type of contact infection transmission involves transfer of an infective microbe to
the mucous membranes of a susceptible individual by means of a cough or sneeze? -
(correct answer) droplet
Which of the following is a test of the respiratory system? - (correct answer) ABGs
the receiving chambers of the heart are - (correct answer) atria
An individual's blood type is determined by the presence or absence of a certain type of
- (correct answer) Antigen present on the red blood cell
Which of the following veins is not an antecubital vein? - (correct answer) femoral
Which needle gauge has the largest lumen? - (correct answer) 18 "the smaller the
needle the bigger the gauge"
Which government agency regulates the quality of gloves worn when performing
phlebotomy procedures? - (correct answer) FDA
The test performed in the following department are collected in a tube with a light blue
stopper - (correct answer) coagulation
Never leave a tourniquet on for more than - (correct answer) 1 minute
you must draw a pro time a specimen from a patient with a IVs in both arms, Which of
the following locations is the best place to draw the specimen? - (correct answer)
below the IV
What is PKU? - (correct answer) A hereditary inability to metabolize phenylalanine
Which tests requires strict skin antisepsis procedures before specimen collection? -
(correct answer) blood culture
which of the following tests may require special "chain of custody" documentation when
collected? - (correct answer) drug screen
, The hormone detected in a positive urine pregnancy test is - (correct answer) hcg
a tube containing heparin is collected between - (correct answer) A serum tube and
an EDTA tube
Which fluid is obtained by lumbar puncture? - (correct answer) cerebrospinal
A urine C & S is typically ordered to detect - (correct answer) The presence of UTI.
which statement describes proper centrifuge operation? - (correct answer) place
tubes of equal size and volume opposite one another
Whole Blood consists of mostly of which of the following? - (correct answer) water
whole blood is composed of water, solutes, and cells.
55-60% plasma and 40-45% cells. plasma is 92% water.
Which type of blood cell is responsible for gas exchange in circulating blood? -
(correct answer) red blood cells
Professional negligence is also called: - (correct answer) malpractice
which of the following items is the most important for phlebotomists to keep in mind
during their daily routine in medical settings?
-burglary
-privilege granted to a physician
-confidentiality
-consent - (correct answer) confidentiality
Which department performs chemical screening tests on urine specimens? - (correct
answer) urinalysis
which department monitors warfarin therapy? - (correct answer) coagulation?
Which cells are responsible for defense and immunity? - (correct answer) white
blood cells -leukocytes
The liquid portion of a blood specimen (without an anticoagulation) is called: - (correct
answer) serum
this is the scrubbing of instruments with special brushes and detergents to remove
blood, mucous, etc. - (correct answer) sanitization
This is a process that involves soaking or wiping process and inhibits the activity of
disease causing organisms. - (correct answer) disinfection
